Phishing uses social engineering to steal login credentials and financial information. Email, phone, text, and social media are used in these attacks. Phishing attacks use urgency, fear, and curiosity to get victims to act. An attacker may send an email posing as a bank or company and ask the recipient to click a link or…
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Cybersecurity Interview Questions and Smart Responses
Get ready for your upcoming cybersecurity interview by preparing thoroughly. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out; these scenario-based questions will get your brain working. This will especially help many of you who don’t know the best way to articulate your experience, knowledge and skills. As a test of your…
The OSI Model and Associated Security Attacks
To comprehend how data is exchanged between computers, researchers have adopted the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model as a theoretical framework. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed it in the 1980s, and it has since evolved into the benchmark for computer networking. The OSI model has seven layers, each of which has a unique…
Ransomware
Ransomware is digital kidnapping. Hackers hold your data for ransom. Cyber-extortion has grown in popularity, costing victims millions of dollars. Malicious software can infect your computer, smartphone, or network and encrypt your files, making them inaccessible. Ransomware exploits system vulnerabilities, tricks you into downloading the malware, or uses phishing scams to gain access. The hacker…
Common Cyber Attacks
In today’s increasingly digital and interdependent world, cyberattacks are of increasing concern. As we become more reliant on electronic devices, hackers will have an easier time breaking in and doing damage. DoS attacks can take down networks, hacking attempts can steal private data, and viruses and malware can steal or corrupt data. People can fall…
The Abel Dynasty 